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'Lawrence boy!': PM Wong meets woman, 89, an ex-clerk from the primary school he attended
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Belmont Lay , as published by Mothership
· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The woman, 89 years old, had previously worked at the primary school the prime minister attended. A chance encounter took place between Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and a former school staff member.
A chance encounter took place between Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and a former school staff member. The woman, 89 years old, had previously worked at the primary school the prime minister attended. She recognized him and called out to him. The two met during a gathering with vendors and residents, where they shook hands and sat down to talk. The woman introduced herself as Mary, a retired school clerk. Further details of their meeting are available, including a video posted on the prime minister's social media account.
The prime minister's meeting with Mary was a reunion of sorts, as she had worked at his former school.
The encounter was part of a larger event, but specific details about the event itself are not provided.
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Category: schools Published: October 5, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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